Morbid Morsels: Quoth the Raven
On this weeks Morbid Morsel - the shorter weekly episodes where I tell you about bizarre snippets from history and fun and grizzly stories and facts that didn't make it into last weeks episode - we de...
31 Juli 20239min
Morbid Morsels: Famous Last Words
This weeks Morbid Morsel is a jaunt through some of histories most bizarre final goodbyes. To get more unsettling final utterances check out Paul Berra's Famous Last Words here: https://blackwells.co....
24 Juli 20238min
From Skin Grafts to Spare Parts: A History of Transaplant Surgey with Paul Craddock
Today I’m talking all things transplant surgery and how its developed through the ages, with the effervescent Paul Craddock and his book Spare Parts. Ever wondered what the first organ to be transplan...
13 Juli 20231h 2min
Spooky Pride Special Part 2: Queer Horror Films
How gay is the creature from the black lagoon? Why is Freaky one of our new queer faves? And why does Melificent piss us off so bad? For this and more join myself and my guest, fellow lover of all thi...
6 Juli 202357min
Spooky Pride Special Part 1: Queer Horror Ficton
Join me and a special guest as we delve into all things queer horror literature and talk you through some of our favourites. The Book Eaters: https://sunyidean.com/books/the-book-eaters/Carmilla: http...
29 Juni 20231h 3min
Early Modern Murder and Mayhem with Blessin Adams
Have we always loved true crime? What is it about murder and misdeeds that have kept us hooked through the ages and what was our early modern ancestors take on suicide? What was the role of the corone...
22 Juni 202335min
What is...Cremation?
People and fire have always had an...interesting relationship. And burning our dead has been away to mourn and respect them for thousands of years. Think you know cremation though? Think again. This w...
15 Juni 202325min
Morbid Books: Magic, Mayhem and More with T.L Huchu Part 2
Continuing from last week, come and lose yourself in the magical Edinburgh created by T.L Huchu in The Libaray of the Dea. Ever wondered where Hume's Tomb might lead? Or why the city's Calton Hill is ...
8 Juni 20231h 4min
